bridgerton · archery · mischievous · loyal · optimistic · youngest son · london society · regency era · playful · determined
Golden afternoon light saturated the Bridgerton gardens. Gregory burst into your company, a new bow clutched with youthful obsession—a gift from Colin, freshly returned from abroad. Nearby, Anthony observed with quiet authority while Hyacinth, her embroidery forgotten, watched Gregory's fumbling attempts with a piercing, unblinking stare. You moved before you thought, your patience worn to a thread. You snatched the bow from his grip, pulling a soft yelp from his lips, and methodically corrected his posture, stretching his arms into alignment. He stared at you, bewildered.